How many renters in Mankato, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±6.0 points) of renting households in Mankato, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±5.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mankato
| Share of income spent on rent | Mankato | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±3.0 points) | 14.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±2.9 points) | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±3.3 points) | 11.7% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±3.6 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | 41.8% | 38.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Mankato against Blue Earth County, its state and the nation
| Mankato | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±6.0 points) | 48.2% (±5.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | 41.8% (±5.0 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±3.7 points) | 29.2% (±2.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,648 (±$5,978) | $47,614 (±$5,122) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,132 (±$57) | $1,123 (±$53) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mankato, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blue Earth County, Mankato ranks 13 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 718 of 2,184.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Mankato
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | — | 49.8% (±6.0 points) | — |
| North Mankato | 3.3 mi | 30.1% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Lime Township | 3.5 mi | 20.0% (±23.8 points) | Lower |
| Skyline | 3.5 mi | 100.0% (±82.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mankato Township | 3.6 mi | 51.9% (±70.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 4.7 mi | 36.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belgrade Township | 5.1 mi | 46.4% (±59.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend Township | 6.2 mi | 20.6% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
| Le Ray Township | 7.8 mi | 18.2% (±79.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Mankato, MN (30.1%), Lime Township, MN (20.0%), South Bend Township, MN (20.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Blue Earth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | St. Clair | 57.1% (±40.6 points) |
| 8 | Amboy | 54.3% (±24.1 points) |
| 9 | Madison Lake | 53.5% (±32.8 points) |
| 10 | Mankato Township | 51.9% (±70.4 points) |
| 11 | Mapleton | 50.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 12 | Ceresco Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 13 | Mankato | 49.8% (±6.0 points) |
| 14 | Decoria Township | 46.7% (±60.8 points) |
| 15 | Lake Crystal | 44.3% (±24.4 points) |
| 16 | Eagle Lake | 36.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 17 | Rapidan Township | 34.1% (±25.9 points) |
| 18 | Butternut Valley Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 19 | Good Thunder | 32.0% (±53.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Blue Earth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mankato
Are renters in Mankato rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Mankato pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Mankato spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mankato, MN spends 29.9% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mankato city, Minnesota
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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